Approvals from other agencies are often required before a building permit can be processed and issued. The building department does not administer these approvals. The fastest way to obtain a building permit is to ensure that all other required approvals are completed prior to the permit application.
An Applicable Law Checklist is required as part of a complete application. Agency contacts are attached to this form. Our community mapping has many of these layers mapped to help you determine if additional approvals are required for your application.
Site Plan Control
Contact the Planning Department for a Site Plan Waiver as applicable
- Contact the Planning Department at planning@norfolkcounty.ca or 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 1842.
Special Events Permit
A special events permit is required if your event is to take place on Norfolk County Property, Parks, or Roads. Please see Organizing Special Events for more information.
Zoning Requirements
Finding the zoning associated with your property is easy with our GIS Community Web Map; position your property and turn on the zoning layer by clicking layer list, planning, and zoning.
You will need to provide a plot plan for zoning review. Refer to Norfolk County Zoning Bylaw. This plot plan needs to include the following:
- Property lines and lot dimensions,
- Location of building and all other structures on the lot,
- Location of all steps and landing,
- Distance from dwelling to property lines
- Parking spots with dimensions,
- Location of septic systems
A planning application will be required if your proposed building or structure does not comply with the zoning requirements. Zoning and Planning approval is required as part of a complete permit application.
- Contact the Planning Department at planning@norfolkcounty.ca or 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 1842
- Contact the Zoning Department at zoning@norfolkcounty.ca or 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 1000
